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I'd like to thank Ranking Member Espaillat and our subcommittee members for being here today. Chief Manger, welcome back. And while we know you're looking forward to retirement, we appreciate your willingness to extend your time with us while we search for your successor. We look forward to your testimony today. The purpose of today's hearing is to review the United States Capitol Police fiscal year 2026 budget request, which is $9.67 million. a 20 percent increase over the enacted fiscal year 2025 CR. The requested funding supports continued growth to both sworn and civilian personnel, nearly 14 percent over fiscal year 2025 levels, and an increase of nearly 26 percent in general expenses. While I intend to keep my comments brief, I want to thank you again for this opportunity to express our continued gratitude to our officers of the United States Capitol Police. Thank you to all you do to keep our campus safe for all those who visit and work here. I now yield to Ranking Member Espiat for his opening remarks.
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But I hope you do enjoy your retirement and thank you for securing the capital and making a priority of the men and women in your force. I know that for fiscal year 2026, the Capitol Police has requested $967 million, which is an increase. of 176 million or 22% over the frozen 2024 enacted level provided in the full year continuing resolution. this is a big ask and it seems that much of this increase was compounded by the unfortunate enactment of a full year continuing resolution i'm interested to hear on the impacts of the cr on your request i do recognize that you need more to keep it safe and i i commend you for your commitment to do that i yield back mr chairman Chief Manger, your full testimony has been submitted for the record, and you are now recognized to provide a summary of your written testimony.
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Mr. J. Manger
Thank you. Chairman Valadao, Ranking Member Espia, the members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the United States Capitol Police FY26 budget. Over the past four years, the USCP has experienced tremendous growth. Since 2021, there have been significant changes to increase the department's staffing levels and our security posture, and to modernize technology. So I need to acknowledge at the outset that the department's FY26 budget request is substantial. It's close to $1 billion. I recognize that there are other police departments of a similar size whose budget is not as large as ours, but we're not an ordinary law enforcement agency. The USCP is unlike any traditional police department. In fact, our mission incorporates elements similar to the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Federal Protective Services.
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